Op-Ed: Which Side Are You On?
By ANDI KRON
Los Alamos
I recently reunited with an Israeli friend who was visiting the Lab on official business. It had been 2 1/5 years since I last saw him in Israel. “How are things going in Israel?” I asked with trepidation. “We are traumatized,” he answered. His brother is a surgeon and has been on reserve duty for months as a medic in Gaza. His wife is a lecturer in universities and lost several students in the massacre of October 7, 2023. Her parents live in the south where Hamas terrorists infiltrated and killed residents of their community. He needs police protection when he travels to Europe Read More
Catch Of The Week: State Of Nevada Cyber Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
In the latest cyber attack, the State of Nevada has been crippled by an unknown attacker. The attack was first reported by the office of the Governor on August 24, and some websites and services remain down at the time of this article, though emergency services are still available.
This is unsurprising to me, since most emergency services are contracted through a third-party vendor, meaning an attack on the state would leave them unaffected.
What do we know so far? State offices including DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) remain Read More
Life After 50: What Did You Say…?
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
I really wanted to start this column with “Just get over yourself” … but it sounded too aggressive. Let me explain.
Over the last three weeks, at the age of 57, I have been the proud owner of a brand-new pair of hearing aids. Whaaaat? The additional aaa in what are not what because I didn’t hear what I said – it is the what of disbelief – as in “you hear me correctly?”!
After I retired, I noticed tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in my ears. I was able to navigate it, but did so mostly because some doctors say you can do nothing about it. Then recently, I realized Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunrise Over Sangre De Cristos
Daily Postcard: Valley fog and low clouds over the Sangre de Cristo mountains made a spectacular sunrise on Monday. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Shin: Questions Regarding County Sale Of 20th Street And A8A Properties
By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos
Tomorrow, on Aug. 26, 2025, the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreements for the 20th Street Redevelopment and the Mixed-Income Workforce Housing on the A-8-A Parcel will be on the Council agenda.
As many already know, I am closely watching redevelopment in Los Alamos. There are both positive and negative consequences on small business owners like myself. All citizens should be concerned about the impact of high-density housing on existing utilities, our environment, open spaces, traffic, pollution, and crime.
Please attend to make your voices heard, or email Read More
Los Alamos Facing Financial Challenge We Can’t Ignore
By ALLAN SAENZ
Los Alamos
Los Alamos is facing a financial challenge we can’t ignore. From conversations with leaders across multiple organizations, it’s clear that times have changed. Many groups are struggling with fewer volunteers, fewer donors, and changing behaviors in how people give and shop. The Los Alamos Arts Council and Fuller Lodge Art Center are facing serious financial problems. The Senior Centers are looking at a funding gap of more than $200,000, driven in part by reductions in federal and state funding.
This is not an isolated case. Groups like 100 Men Who Care and 100+ Women Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Aug. 18, 2025
BRIDGE News:
Laurie and Bob Walker were high scorers today, followed by Sam Borkowsky and Jack Staurik.
This is an interesting hand that came up in our Aug. 18 game! Occasionally you have to be more aggressive than usual in the bidding, to avoid being shut out by the opponents.
This is board #5. North is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
North is the dealer and passes, as does East. In 3rd seat, South should open with 1♥. West has 14 HCP and no biddable suit, and as a result, most Wests will pass and thereby get shut out of the auction. But with good heart stoppers, there is a strong argument for overcalling Read More
